After a spectacular and shocking third series which nearly caused the internet to explode (well, one specific episode more than others, I think...) HBO's Game Of Thrones is gearing up for a no-doubt equally spectacular series four. Sky Atlantic pulled off no mean feat in choosing to air the … [Read more...]
Handmade Valentine’s Day Presents – A Romantic Round-Up
Oh, you didn't think I was going to leave Valentine's Day unmentioned, did you? Yes, the universal day of love and affection (and Hallmark cards) is not far off. But if you're a bit weary of the prospect of having to go and pound the high street pavements for a present and a card, fear … [Read more...]
Gtech ATF001 Multi – Is this the best handheld vacuum cleaner on the market?
Is this the handheld vacuum that trumps Dyson and Black & Decker? When Gtech invited me to their latest press launch, I admit I was pretty thrilled. Setting aside my obvious need to get out more, the main reason I was so excited was that they promised a new product that wasn't just an upgrade … [Read more...]
Sherlock Vs Murdoch – the metaphorical battle for our souls. S3E3 – Dork Review
After two weeks of fairly low-crime character-focused lightheartedness, here we are at the Sherlock series finale. They basically cliffhangered the first episode out to set up this week’s big villain, Charles Augustus Magnussen (Lars Mikkelsen), and now here’s his big moment to shine. Got to get … [Read more...]
Three ‘T’s and then some more – The Tomorrow People – S1E1 – Dork Review
If you've been of the opinion that the television industry has run out of original ideas and has just started remaking everything, then The Tomorrow People might not be up your particular street. Yes, it's exactly what you think it is: a remake of the legendary British children's sci-fi series from … [Read more...]
Can anyone survive Sherlock’s record-length best man speech? S3E2 – Dork Review
It’s the first regular Sherlock episode after we got that pesky cliffhanger out of the way, and I know I was expecting some crimesolving business-as-usual. Instead, we had the wedding of John Watson, framed by flashbacks of varying importance as a murder slowly unfolds. But how does it relate to … [Read more...]
Geek Beauty Spotlight: Illamasqua Nail Varnish
I have to confess that I'm not really prone to wearing make-up a lot - apart from the odd bit of mascara or lip gloss, my face tends to stay the way it is. My nails however, are nearly always sporting colours. … [Read more...]
Can Sherlock solve the mystery of his own death before the fans do? S3E1 – Dork Review
Two years ago, Sherlock Holmes swan-dived off the edge of a hospital and was found on the pavement below with a head wound. Oh, and dead. Ever since then, the internet has been overflowing with theories about how exactly he might have survived. Basically, the above paragraph describes the events … [Read more...]
6 Awesome Films Hitting the Screen in 2014
Welcome to 2014, readers of Dork Adore! After a cinematic year which saw people surviving in impossible conditions (Gravity, All Is Lost, The Impossible,...), had the White House falling on several occasions (Olympus Has Fallen, White House Down,...) and a veritable plethora of apocalyptic … [Read more...]
Beware The Cumberdragon – The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – Dork Review
Bilbo Baggins and his company of dwarves return for the second instalment in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit film trilogy. Last time around, there was a lot of setting up and exposition to get through. This time, there's action! Laughs! A totally unnecessary love story! Legolas! More facial hair action! … [Read more...]
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